yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tenkaishy:
I am using siyah kernel 2.6 and it wont work with it. i tried also with the kernel with which this rom comes with and it didnt work.

Two questions for this:

Which kernel should i use with the rom? and which jkay version works? and also do o have to stay with the same modem?

Sorry for all these questions but i really want to try the rom (i heard so much good of it) and i really need jkay.

Thanks a lot
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
ROM is KI3 based, so use the appropriate JKay thingy for KI3. No need to change modem either unless you want to...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ms.brightside:
I have problems with this rom. number one why does my wifi keep cutting out and then goes to my 3 G connection data. i did another complete wipe and flash and its still doing that. and is there supposes to be any special apps installes like deluxe. cuz i dont got any of those. and aince i got this rom my clockwork mod recovery kept saying installation aborted even thouh i just booted into clock work mod recovery and havnt installed anything. It also shows an android with a triangle with an explanation mark. then later it will just shpw an amdroid and some numbers somewhere and say downloading do not turn off handset

but as hours go by and the screen doesnt change i just get out of that.i dont get it, I flashed lots of other roms with no problema. and i tried to put the ics theme by soul bond on here and my phone would boot but then it said it wouldnt run.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Punctuation marks help btw.

Update your radio to address network issues. Install Jkay deluxe if you want it :) You are entering download mode, not recovery mode... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ms.brightside:
Thanks but why do i need to update radio when it was fine for all the other roms
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gwak:
Face Unlock

Hi Pulser, slightly off topic. I have been using you rom for a while now and find it great. I was playing around with cm9 and liked face unlock, so when I nadroided back to vr, I wondered if it would work on this rom? I installed the zip which went ok and I found the files in system, but now I am stuck. How do I get it fired up from security menu? Is it even possible? Have you got any advice, not a burning issue but would appreciate your thoughts.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Uhm face unlock is an ICS feature :p It needs ICS ROM to be used.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Not sure, which are you on at present? This ROM is a KI3 base, so KI3 or KI4 usually gives most success.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ms.brightside:
My baseband is KI4. is it a bug in the latest villainrom? What can i do...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gwak:
Thx it was just a thought, while waiting for a daily driver Ics to come out :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Karpfenhai:
l had the same issue here in germany, just go for KL1 and it will be fine, KI4 was okay for me too, kh3 and ki3 some probs with dropping wifi connections.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ms.brightside:
Isnt KI1 downgrading
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
No - he said "L" not "I"
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ms.brightside:
Oh... sorry. i havnt downloaded one before... im guessing i just find it and download it from somewhere in the internet and flash it through recovery as a zip ... or update?

Would I download XXKL1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/LSO4P572C9
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ms.brightside:
grr but that is jst replacing my kernel then!!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] LuffyPSP:
aargh too bad. stock email and k-9 mail doesnt need the sync though. first time using gmail app since i froze the stock email app.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
No I am talking to everyone that's not a noob :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nikzDHD:
Indeed but I need to learn to! When I have some free time I'll rip the APK apart and see what he has done to them, will be useful to learn these things

*Googles, how to port themes*
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ZeuBug:
Ok, nobody uses gtalk video chat?

Here is a fix for FC when trying to start video function. (apply with CWM)

Villain_2.4.2_Gtalkvideo_fix.zip

I was very angry this morning, sorry, I'm impulsive. But I thought of stopping for a while! :mad:

Maybe later, if I have a "big" update (MIUI, Ice Cream?...) I will share here. But in a different way! for sure... No big screenshots and long explanations, and no support: because you know you never had issues with my themes. I'm not pretentious but rigorous, and then these are just image files, I'm not a dev! (and for those who want to know, I use Photoshop for a few months and I needed patience...). And I always updated the system applications of all Villain Rom updates, taking the risk that some have not been updated! :D

Anyone with a little taste just do my job, and as they say, no one is irreplaceable! :cool:

Finally, I just wanted to say that I am very impressed by the patience of some xda devs, pulser_g2 by example... 10k posts in the last thread, and it has just begun! the SGS2 has only 2 months of life! Everyone here can be grateful: and the best reward for pulser_g2 is to read his first post!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Neo121183:
Still no norwegian swype on this. Back to 2.3.

The option far away for 2.4.2?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrvirginia:
no worries, mate. my comment about some themes/themers carrying over older apks to a new build wasn't directed at you. i hadn't taken a look at your files until a bit ago ;)

but yes, some people have more tolerance than others RE stupidity. no one should hold it against you that you're not one of them. in fact, i honestly don't blame you lol. some of the stuff i read around here makes me want to slam my face into my desk :p

i always come back, though, because of the good people and the fact that i learn something new almost every day. plus, i just like trying to help people if i can.

on topic of the thread,

just wanted to say thanks Pulser. great base!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] will-i-am1977:
Anyone else getting battery drain with this version?

I previously had 2.1 with kg3 radio and ninp 2.02 in 12hrs i still have 70% batt

now with 2.4.2 kg6 radio and ninp 2.04 after 9 hrs i am left with 40% battery left?

any tips or ideas?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ikaoivan:
Is it normal that this Villain ROM doesn't have CWM?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrvirginia:
someone with the exact same setup as you is gonna be rather difficult to find.

example, i'm on KG2 radio still and CF-Root KG6. extremely excellent battery life here after calibrating.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Gasparello:
You can flash CF-ROOT to get CWM by Chainfire via Odin.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] LeWildDroid:
I'll let you guess what rom did I use.. :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
It has CWM recovery, just not the app.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] will-i-am1977:
now trying ninp 2.05 just for luck
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] shakaw:
Yeah i got gtalk_async_conn with 4 times as many wakelocks as next one. Wish i could disable it...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrvirginia:
i'll not guess and, instead, be certain that you need a batt calib :D lol
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] anupam_luv:
seem the admin hv updated the vbulletin, but the color code #ffffcc would be attractive, instead of yellow.....

Back to topic...

anyways, can we update the kernel to KG6 CF-root like we did earlier via ODIN.... ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] LeWildDroid:
That's with a medium usage from me...which is more than great. I always do a batt calib after flashing a rom ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrvirginia:
this is something that has had me puzzled as well. the gtalk sync conn with a wakelock, even with Gtalk uninstalled. must be part of the google framework... that's the conclusion i've come to anyway.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mrvirginia:
well, i was commenting because you have a rise in batt level there at the end without charging... maybe it needs another one :confused: iunno lol
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] teo91:
When I install [Kernel] [GPL] Ninphetamine-2.0.5 on this rom I have a problem in CWM, when I go into the recovery mode it can not see my SD? Am I the only one? Any ideas? :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
WiFi strength and stability is to do with the kernel specifically. Not your modem.

Try flashing CF-Root KI3, see if the issue is eradicated.

Communicated from a Galaxy far far away via an XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on The Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ms.brightside:
I thought it's already rooted? or is that anther kernel. Now I dont know if I pick that or the KL1???? Either way would my baterry life change... I downloaded Villain because I wanted a good battery life in the first place.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Dude, you're going too fast. Just worry about your WiFi for now. Flashing CF-Root KI3 after you installed VillainROM should fix it.

You can still update your modem if you want to but it's not going affect WiFi in any way.

Communicated from a Galaxy far far away via an XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on The Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] TheFaixy:
https://market.android.com/details?id=visidon.AppLock&hl=en

this will help :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ms.brightside:
CF Root.... isn't my phon already rooted... if it wasn't rooted I wouldn't have superuser access!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gwak:
Thanks am using it now :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
So you're not having WiFi issues?

PS. I told you to flash it to see if WiFi works properly, nothing to do with acquiring root.

Communicated from a Galaxy far far away via an XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on The Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Karpfenhai:
you can flash any kernel and any modem independent from each other, there is a sticky thread in the main developer section providing all types of modems, simply try them and figure out which fits best to your requirements!

the wifi connection issues are related to the nimphetamin kernel, so go for a different one search for phenomenal if you really want to save battery, but use version 1.0 extreme since 2.0 is not yet fully developed.

almost all common kernels are working flawless with vr. so it's your choice.

sorry for my earlier statement, i mixed something :-)

good luck!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] serrov91:
Awesome app man! Thanks for the hint!!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] zzloo:
Been using this rom for about 2 months, everything was fine untill recently the phone keep on auto shutdown. the kernel i m running on is ninphetamine 2.0.5
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] frottage:
I'd try wiping Dalvik from recovery.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] happily1986:
for some finicky reasons i decided to flash 2.1.3 ninphetamine kernel over the version that came together with VR 3.0 (i believe that was 2.0.5)

was that supposed to be a pointless move? :p
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gfgodoy:
Does updating my radio chages anything GPS related?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Bl@ck:
When changing radio you're changing all your phone antenna "drivers", so yes, changing radio will make changes also to your GPS, 3G Antenna, fm Radio reception (need to confirm this), etc.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ivanoterra:
Im using a cf-rooted stock rom KG7, is possible to install this rom, ignoring the "KG7" thing ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Yes that's fine, just follow the instructions and you shouldn't have any issues

Communicated from a Galaxy far far away via an XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on The Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Entropy512:
NO. WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG.

There is a reason it's called "modem" when flashing not "radio".

It is the baseband firmware for the GSM/UMTS modem - so it only affects GSM/UMTS operation. This means data and voice and that's it.

Changing modem will NOT affect wifi - that's all in the BCM4330 firmware and kernel drivers.

Same for Bluetooth

FM Radio is almost 100% kernel - there might be a firmware blob too

GPS is firmware + userland libraries and executables, almost nothing in the kernel other than a fairly simple serial driver. HOWEVER some GPS features (such as SUPL) use cellular data, so indirectly the modem firmware can affect GPS - but only by changing cellular data performance and hence SUPL performance.

Our phones don't have a Qualcomm MSM where everything is handled by the AMSS running on the baseband CPU (including, I believe, bootloading the applications processor) - our phone has all peripherals hanging off the main CPU, including the main cell modem.

(Exception: The Sprint Galaxy S II might have GPS affected by modem firmware, since the GPS and CDMA interface are in the same Qualcomm chip)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] freakyd9984:
im runniung the rom [2.3.5]VillainROM 3.0 on my samsung galaxy s2 at&t so i flashed this VR30_APM_CRT_JKaysCircleMY_ultimate.zip and i love the look but i was wondering instead of the circle battery , if you guys have a zip i could flash back to the stock battery the gingerbread one, and i wanted to keep everything else as far as the green signals and wifi thanks alot if u could help me out.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Entropy512:
FYI, an example of why using newer bases isn't always better:

I've had a few reports from people indicating that Bluetooth HID is completely broken on CheckROM (??KK5 base), just like it is on I777 UCKK6.

Interestingly enough, UCKK6 also has the following wifi regressions:

Lots of wifi compatibility problems

The wifi chipset has a proprietary feature called Broadcom BT-AMP that goes bat**** insane and wakes up the phone repeatedly. This is also a problem in recent leaks for the Samsung Infuse, so I would not be surprised if it manifests itself on newer I9100 firmwares too (unless it's an AT&T-specific brokenness). BT-AMP going nuts will manifest itself as a form of the Android OS "bug", and is in fact the only time I've seen it actually BE a bug.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] angel of other:
please tell me someone else has seen this...?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420996
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] AvRS:
I'm sure most people have but I don't think its worth bothering with until Samsung have actually released an official ROM as these are still beta's which they're adding and removing bits from between builds. From the bits I've read its still not stable enough as a daily ROM which is the most important part of VR.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Had it before it was up there (thanks to Mr Source who knows who he is ;))

It's still early days for ICS, it's good but not yet perfect
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] eep2378:
Just flashed this on my I777(used Entropys Hellraiser). Its running real smooth. I'll give it a run for a few days and see how it goes(I've heard great things about this rom). Great work, Pulser :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Entropy512:
It's kind of insulting to developers that you might think we haven't.

As far as I go (and many other devs go) - no kernel source, no deal. It's Just Another Leak. Given how unstable even release versions can be (See AT&T UCKK6 as an example), you REALLY think that anyone is going to mess with a leak as anything but a plaything/toy?

VR 3.0 is basically what I test my kernels against these days. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] eep2378:
Looks like i made a good choice then: ) I guess I'll have a solid rom to test your forthcoming kernel on.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] angel of other:
It's not meant as an insult, but nobody had posted a link/comment of any kind & I felt I should at least point to it for those of us who aren't devs but are interested in getting ICS on our S2 handsets
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Sideburnt:
Don't worry man, Pulser would have known about this for sure but its still relevant for some of the other less informed. You're just experiencing some bromance backlash.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] killall:
LMAO 10char:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] genius.lizard2:
can you port VillainRom for SGS2 I9100G ?

please port it for us.

thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] xatou:
Why this rom is stuck to 2.3.5?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] xxxstar123:
does this rom compatible with gt-i9100g?? thank you
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DjLegolas:
because the devs only update when there is a release with improved preference.

not every release is better then the previous.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
The reason is because the newer releases are not as rock-solid stable - see Entropy512's posts in this thread :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tenkaishy:
Hi there

just to know, what is the latest jkay for this room, coz I am not able to get any working, can someone tell me plz?

Also what theme do you guys use?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] AvRS:
You can use any theme that is compatible with KI3. I'm not sure if JKay still has old versions in his thread but if he does use the one with KI3 in the name. I used to use ICS Domination by Vertumus on this ROM which worked up until version 1.4 or 1.5 (can't remember exactly which) but again on his thread (see Soul Bound link in sig) in post 2 I think you can still get the older versions which you'll just need the one for KI3 and you'll be fine.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tenkaishy:
Thanks for replying :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Entropy512:
It's next to impossible to properly "blind develop" for completely different hardware. Best to have one of your devs take a similar approach to VR with your most stable known base (not necessarily the newest!) - take it and polish it up.

Since it's completely different hardware (OMAP4 not Exynos), 9100G probably should have its own forums...

Unless it says it's for I9100G, it's not. The G is completely different from all other 9100 variants.

Shame on Samsung for giving it a different model number. Bad enough they slapped the "Galaxy S II" name on the T-Mobile T989 and the Skyrocket, now they're putting crap out that has an almost identical model number.

Fairly certain JKay 12.0 is the last KI3 compatible version.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] eep2378:
I'm using jkay 12.1 with this rom with no problems. Any updates after 12.1 will not work. Jkay still does have the older versions up in his Op. Look for KI3 themes and you'll be good to go.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] juDGEY2k10:
Im getting people saying they can hear them selfs when i call them and the line is not good.

Is there a fix for this? Is it anything todo with the rom? Anything i can try?

Thanks loads :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Not heard of this before, so I am going to guess it's not the rom...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jobias:
Still a very happy user of villainrom :-) everything works very well :-). I was wondering, Pulser, have you heard any inside information about new beta/test releases of ics to be released by samsung anytime soon? Instead of the really alpha ones available atm?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Not aware of these sorts of things usually...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jobias:
Too bad, I guess I'm still suffering from my flash addiction developed when I still had my hd2 :-P really hard to want to flash things, but at the same time realising there's not a single improvement to get from other roms xD
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] eep2378:
A little more information might help. Maybe try a different modem.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Entropy512:
It's usually caused by a crappy case making the noise reduction feature go nuts.

If you're using a case, take it off, or turn off Samsung Noise Reduction, it might fix things for you.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] globalgpj:
My battery ran flat and when I recharged and rebooted the next day the next thing I noticed is all the files on my sd card disappeared. I know they are there cause I can see that there is 12gb used and 20gb free.

Anyone know how to fix this? I think it is a corrupted table.

Just trying to save the trouble of reformatting and coping all the files again from my computer.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BatTusAi:
Dang, I bought the I9100G version, the greenhills people gave me this one. You think I can change this to the international version?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BoneMo:
only sell gt-i9100G and buy GT-i9100 because I9100G is a hardware difference so most of SGSII custom stuff is incompatible

I9100G only custom kernel and rom:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1369977

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1374135
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BatTusAi:
yeah I guess so. Tak tsk. Thanks for the link of the custom rom for G version.. Anyway, can I use usb jig on this one? I mean I9100G version?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MysticKing32:
Hey guys what does the graphics attatchment do? Also what do i use to flash the transparent overscroll thing. Its in 7z but when i extract it its a bunch of pictures
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] AvRS:
The graphics are a collection of images you can use for forum banners or your sig if you choose. They're not for your phone but to show your appreciation for VR :) Can't help on the other bit sorry as I don't use it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] xdafann:
Huge thanks for this rom which is simply the best I've used..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MysticKing32:
Lol. Alright but thanks anyways
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] eep2378:
Mystic, how you liking VR on your I 777? Its been the most stable rom I've tried yet. Battery life is great. If your looking for any themes, Vertumus ics theme works nicely, just have to use the ki3 version. See my sig :)

Sent from Wernicke's Area
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] XDA mark:
It's the only custom ROM I have ever used (and I own my SII since launch, somewhere in May). It has always performed excellent. Even though I have the urge to "update, update update", I have done that with other stuff like kernels and theme's. Hoping to see a new version of VillainROM someday. I will make a ": O" face when I see a new version of VillainROM probably haha
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Lol.

I'm sure there will be another version :)

OT: Saw you have the extended battery :) How do you find it in terms of usage time? I've got mine coming tomorrow, and I'm getting 9 days of "pure standby" right now, so just wondering WTF I'm gonna see out this thing with the bigger one :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nikzDHD:
That's a lot of days for standby, I've got the extended battery its alright nothing magical as per say, I can get 2 working days out of it with screen on time of about 3/4 - 5 hours and push mail exchange and gmail, probably more if I had lighter usage and stopped syncing both mail accounts as push exchange uses a bit.

Other than that I charge nightly most nights but I know that I'll have that extra bit for late nights out and not worry about running out if something was to happen.